Key AFL players return from injury, others remain out, and team roster changes occur post-season.

Injury updates for the 2025 AFL finals show several key players working toward return, including Geelong’s Isaac Smith and Collingwood’s Jeremy Howe, while others like Harvey Harrison and Reef McInnes remain sidelined with long-term injuries. Collingwood’s squad trained fully ahead of their Preliminary Final, with Mathew Pell highlighting progress in rehab. Hawthorn’s Calsher Dear is out for the Preliminary Final due to a hamstring injury, and Luke Breust faces a season-ending ACL/MCL tear. AFLW players Aileen Gilroy and Mackenzie Eardley are nearing return after knee injuries, with fitness tests pending. Essendon’s Sam Draper has nominated his club, and Suns’ Sam Flanders seeks opportunities elsewhere. The Crows announced two delistings after their season ended.